** Advocacy Alert **Call or Email Your Senators Today to Ask Them to Support the Brown-Hutchison Clinical Trials AmendmentBy ensuring that the clinical trials amendment is incorporated in the Senate bill this month, we can ensure brain tumor patients access to the widest range of treatment options and ensure progress in clinical research. What to Do

Groundbreaking Clinical Trial at UCSF Funded by NBTSTogether with other public and private funders, NBTS is supporting a collaborative clinical trial for the brain tumor SPORE (Specialized Program of Research Excellence). The trial will test the effectiveness of vaccine HSPCC-96 which has shown success in other tumor types and promises to be effective against Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). "It represents the opportunity to use the patient's own immune system to provoke a response and target the cancer cells," said Dr. Andrew Parsa. More

New Studies Highlight Scientific Question of Potential Increased Risks of Brain Tumor with Cell Phone UsageTwo new studies provide conflicting results on the link between cell phones and brain tumors. More

Patients, Family & Friends

Holidays Can Be a Difficult Time for Those Copingwith a Brain Tumor There can be a number of emotions and feelings that surface or magnify during the holidays. CancerCare recently held an educational program about Coping with the Holidays that is available to view online.

Coming Soon! NBTS to Host Patient & Family ConferenceJoin NBTS in Washington, DC on March 19-20. The conference will feature presentations from multidisciplinary health professionals about topics ranging from tumor types, treatment updates, survivorship, symptom management, quality of life, coping strategies, and more. In addition to providing current and relevant information, there will be opportunities for patients and families to receive support and connect with others. More

Learn. Share. Connect.In the start of the new year, NBTS will launch a new way for you to interact on-line. Watch for this exciting opportunity to get informed, ask questions, lend support, build friendships, and get connected with patients, caregivers, and others across the US. Topics to be covered will range from new patient orientation to the latest clinical trial drugs to survivorship issues.

Events

Get InvolvedCheck out these creative ways people are uniting to fight brain tumors:

Justin's QuestJoin 13-year old brain tumor patient Justin on his Quest to raise funds for brain tumor research by shooting 40,000 baskets – one for every person diagnosed with a primary brain tumor each year in the US. Be a part of this exciting Quest, watch Justin's inspiring video, read his blog, donate, and even shoot a hoop with or for Justin! Visit JustinsQuest.com

7th Annual MFL Ski Day 2010Hit the slopes to raise funds for brain tumor research. The 7th annual event in memory of Michael Lewandowski, will take place at Winter Park Resort in Colorado, and includes a live auction and raffle. To learn more about Michael's story and the MFL Ski Day, visit the Michael Lewandowski website. To donate, visit the event fundraising page.

Make a Year-End Donation TodayJoin the fight against brain tumors by making a year-end donation today. This holiday season, honor or remember a loved one with a tax-deductible donation to NBTS. We will notify a designated recipient of your thoughtful gift.

Boston MA - May 16, 2010Boston Brain Tumor Ride (formerly known as the Ride for Research)

Denver CO - June 5, 2010Brain Tumor Walk

NBTS Recent Fall EventsYou can support participants in our recent events. Donations are still being accepted for our walks and races in Portland, OR, San Diego, CA, Southern California, New York, NY, Phoenix, AZ, Philadelphia, PA and Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX. More

Ask the Health ProfessionalCheck out "Ask the Health Professional" for helpful, easy to understand information and frequently asked questions, answered by Mary Lovely RN, PhD, NBTS Associate Director of Research and Medical Information Specialist. More

NBTS Online Caregiver Workshop Webinar SeriesWe still have a few spots left! Are you interested in connecting with other caregivers and participating in an online educational series? Email for more information

New Hope for Diagnosis and Treatment of Intractable Pediatric Brain TumorsMore

National Brain Tumor Society is a nonprofit organization inspiring hope and providing leadership within the brain tumor community. We exist to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by brain tumors. We fund strategic research, deliver support services, and promote collaboration.